Lakshadweep has made 150 luxury tented stays operational across Bangaram and Thinnakara, with 50 tents at Bangaram and 100 at Thinnakara, while lagoon villas are being developed at Minicoy, Kadmat and Suheli under the PPP model. In the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, the newly operational terminal at Veer Savarkar International Airport in Sri Vijaya Puram has an annual capacity of 50 lakh passengers. The administration is also planning 19-seater fixed-wing aircraft connectivity to Diglipur, Car Nicobar and Campbell Bay under UDAN. Eco-tourism projects are additionally being developed across Shaheed Dweep, Aves, Long and Smith Islands through the PPP route.
Shreya Bansal is a reporter at TravTalk India, covering the travel and tourism industry. She brings a keen eye for emerging trends, trade developments, and the stories shaping the travel landscape. Through in-depth reporting and on-ground insights, she connects industry stakeholders with news that matters. Beyond travel, Shreya has a growing interest in the premium lifestyle space, particularly the world of fine jewellery and is eager to explore the craftsmanship, culture, and commerce that define luxury living.